A bear up in the tree munching on leaves. It was one of the coolest things I've ever seen in my life. I took a video which I will try to post sometime when I have wifi.
He was perched precariously on a branch that did not seem strong enough to hold him. We stood below him for about 15 minutes watching and he was unfazed. Then he stopped eating and started watching us. Obviously ready to come down, and deciding what to do. Then he came down... quickly ... and we left.... just as quickly. It was so dang cool!
In Virginia, much of the time, the trail follows along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive. In Shenandoah Natl Park, along Skyline drive, there are Waysides. Basically, roadside restaurants. If you time it right hiking, you can hit a wayside nearly everyday for 4 or 5 days in a row. That means you don't have to carry as much food, plus you get to eat REAL food almost everyday. Today we hit our first wayside at Loft Mountain.
Sat outside, ate some big food and everyone just relaxed for awhile and then hiked out for another 12 miles.
It's Memorial Day weekend so the campsites/shelters are packed.
Couldn't resist posting another beautiful pick of a spot on the trail today.
Great pics. Let me guess what you had at the restaurant. A cheeseburger perhaps?
ReplyDeleteBurger, fries and ice cream of course!
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